Weekly Notices

Friday, February 6, 2015

YES 4 Schools

VOTE BY TUESDAY!

Your SAR Government Affairs Committee urges a YES vote on your local school levy. Please share this information with your clients along with your personal encouragement for them to vote Yes 4 Schools, too.

Spokane SD 81, Central Valley SD 356 and other school districts in our area are asking for bond and levy votes this year. Ballots went in the mail this week. You should have already received yours. You must return your marked ballot by February 10th for your vote to count.

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Spokane SD 81 offers a collection of informational materials on its 2015 bond and levy requests, online here.

Central Valley SD 356 offers a collection of informational materials on its 2015 bond and levy requests, online here.

Additionally, Spokane SD 81 offers an 11 minute video on its 2015 bond and levy requests, online here:

Spokane Public Schools 2015 Bond & Levy Information

Legislative Update

Washington REALTORS� Government Affairs Director Nathan Gorton gives us a brief update of the important legislation facing REALTORS� this session.

See the four minute video online here:

Legislative Update

2015 WR Leadership Installed

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Washington REALTORS� installed its 2015 leadership team members last week (pictured above), including these SAR members:

WR Officers -

Marianne Bornhoft (pictured at left), Vice President Information Systems

Patti Boyd (pictured at left), Vice President-Elect Association Operations

WR Executive Committee -

Steve Hagen, WR Regional Representative for Eastern Washington

Rob Higgins, Association Executive representative to the Executive Committee.

2015 City Construction Projects

The City of Spokane will spend more than $54 million on new public works projects this year - that's in addition to the more than $12 million being spent on projects already underway.

That pretty much guarantees that there will be a construction zone somewhere near you this summer - or at least between you and your destination.

The city has prepared a map (pictured above) and web page listing every project planned for this year.

See both online here.

Spokane Library "Beyond Books"

Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review

The Spokane Public Library got a shout-out from the Huffington Post recently for its efforts to stay relevant in the digital age.

The library earned a spot on the "Top 5 Libraries that Go Beyond Books" list for its community camera program, which allows aspiring filmmakers to check out high-definition video cameras.

Read more in The Spokesman-Review, online here.

2015 Real Estate Market Forum

Plan now to attend the 2015 Real Estate Market Forum, Friday, February 26th, at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.

Come enjoy this SAR-sponsored event that shares the latest market trends forecast by local economic, development and real estate experts, and keynote speaker, Jim Hammond, City Administrator, City of Coeur d'Alene.

Download the event flyer (pictured above) for more information, online here.

Register with your credit card online now:

2015 REALTOR� Education

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Quality of Education

through SAR/WR Education Instructors

Here is the latest class listing of your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2015.

Click on each class title, underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.

Register for these classes online here:

Please be in touch with Debbie at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at 326-9222 or by email.

Sabrina Jones-Schroeder - Core Curriculum Class instructor

Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement

NEXT WEEK - CLASS FULL!

Thursday, February 12th - Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement - with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.

This class is required for our new members within 90 days of joining the SAR and must be taken by all residential agents once every four years. This four year cycle started January 1, 2013 and goes through December 31, 2016.

Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours

Code of Ethics - Standards for Success

Thursday, March 5 - Code of Ethics - Standards for Success - with Linda Miller.

This class is required for our new members within 90 days of joining the SAR. Members past their first license renewal may also take it or they may take a 4.0 clock hour Code of Ethics class.

A Code of Ethics class must be taken once every four years. This four year cycle started January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016.

Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours

Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate

Tuesday, March 17 - Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate - with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.

You must take this class ever two years for your renewal. See above for alternative offer of this class.

Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR

3.0 clock hours

Journey into Construction Designs and Styles

Friday, March 20th - Journey into Construction Designs and Styles - with Arne Woodard.

Class includes a terrific complimentary binder full of pictures/information on home styles that will prove valuable for years to come!

Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours

Home Inspections - Red Flags and Proper Procedures

Home Inspections for REALTORS� and Appraisers

Tuesday, March 24 - Home Inspections for REALTORS� and Appraisers - with Matthew Pedersen.

This class is approved for both REALTORS� and Appraisers. Invite your favorite REALTOR�/appraiser to join you!

Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours

Check your SAR REALTOR� School education history online any time.

Visit the Member Portal (click on image above), click on Events and then pick Educational History.

This screen shows the name and date of the classes and the clock hours you have taken.

SAR CALENDAR

Click on the image below to see the current SAR calendar

showing dates and times of classes, committees and events.

Details coming this spring!

2015 SAR Special Events

Two of our annual signature special events are off and running in the planning stages: 2015 SAR Third Grade Poster/Essay Contest and 2015 SAR Golf Tournament.

If you haven't signed up for either of these yet, just show up at the first planning meeting and engage with your colleagues to bring these great events to life:

2015 SAR Third Grade Poster/Essay Contest Committee kickoff: Tuesday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the SAR.

2015 SAR Golf Tournament Committee kickoff: Tuesday, March 31st, at 2:00 p.m. at the SAR.

If you have any questions, please contact your 2015 SAR Special Events Committee Chair, Tanna St. Marie, Prime Real Estate Closing and Escrow, 466-9200.

2015 SAR Leadership Retreat

Tom Hormel photo

Your 2015 SAR officers and directors were convened to a retreat, this week, by 2015 SAR President Jack Kestell.

Among the presenters was John Wallace, CEO of the Oregon Association of REALTORS� (pictured above).

President Kestell's theme for this year is "do hard work." The retreat helps your association's leadership begin the year with a focus on working together for the achievement and success of our members.

2015 SAR Leadership Directory

The 2015 SAR Leadership Directory (pictured above) is up on the SAR website.

If you'd like to download a copy for your files, click here.

REALTORS� Legislative & Trade Expo

The REALTORS� Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy and the association.

Join us in Washington, DC, May 11-16, for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities and the industry trade show.

Visit the event information and registration page online here.

Member 2 Member

Pat Isbell with Hilton Real Estate invites members to a free seminar on Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) 100% financing on Wednesday, February 25th.

See the event flyer online here.

ListHub Report for January

NEW!

See the January ListHub report, online here.

Market Activity Report - January

NEW!

The SAR Market Activity Report for January is now online.

See the latest report - and archived reports - online here.

See the January 2015 summary report (pictured above) online here.

See the 2014 year-to-date summary report (pictured above) online here.

You Be The Judge - February

NEW!

Here is You Be The Judge for February:

Case #6-6: Disclose Affiliated Business Relationships Prior to Recommending Real Estate-Related Products or Services.

Read the case and submit your judgement online here.

Those who decide correctly will be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks coffee card!

Winner to be announced next month.

Congratulations Jen Clemens, Keller Williams Spokane - Main, our January Starbuck's card winner!

JANUARY ANSWER
After all of the evidence and testimony was heard, the Hearing Panel went into executive session and concluded that while the Code of Ethics did not prohibit REALTOR� B's offering to purchase property listed by him, REALTOR� B had stepped out of his role as agent and had become a principal in the transaction.

Article 1 of the Code of Ethics requires the REALTOR� to "protect and promote the interests of the client." Once REALTOR� B expressed his interest in purchasing the property, he could no longer act as Doctor A's agent except with Doctor A's knowledgeable consent. This consent had not been granted by Doctor A. Further, REALTOR� B's advice that Doctor A had no choice but to view REALTOR� B as his agent and to compensate him accordingly had been incorrect and had been a decisive factor in Doctor A's decision to sell to REALTOR� B.

The Hearing Panel also found that REALTOR� B had significantly influenced Doctor A's decision as to the listing price with knowledge that he (REALTOR� B) would like to purchase the property for himself.

Consequently, the Hearing Panel found REALTOR� B in violation of Article 1.

From Case #1-22: REALTOR�'S Offer to Buy Property He has Listed.

See the full text of last month's case, online here.

Member Roster Update

Click here to view the latest Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.

Click here to view the latest list of MLS Subscription Waivers approved by the SAR Board of Directors.

Send a message to Angie at the SAR with any changes.

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